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23 . This Agreement may be unilaterally canceled by the DEPARTMENT for refusal by the LOCAL SPONSOR to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material made or received by the LOCAL SPONSOR in conjunction with this Agreement, unless the records are exempt from Section 24(a) of Article I of the State Constitution and Section 119 .07(1 ), Florida Statutes. 24 . The LOCAL SPONSOR shall maintain books, records and documents directly pertinent to performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. The DEPARTMENT, the State, or their authorized representatives shall have access to such records for audit purposes during the term of this Agreement and for five years following Agreement completion . In the event any work is subcontracted, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall similarly require each subcontractor to maintain and allow access to such records for audit purposes. 25 . A. In addition to the requirements of the preceding paragraph, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall comply with the applicable provisions contained in Attachment F (Special Audit Requirements), attached hereto and made a part hereof. Exhibit 1 to Attachment F summarizes the funding sources supporting the Agreement for purposes of assisting the LOCAL SPONSOR in complying with the requirements of Attachment F . A revised copy of Exhibit 1 must be provided to the LOCAL SPONSOR for each amendment that authorizes a funding increase or decrease. If the LOCAL SPONSOR fails to receive a revised copy of Exhibit 1 , the LOCAL SPONSOR shall notify the Department' s Grant Program Administrator at 850/922- 7711 , to request a copy of the updated information. B. The LOCAL SPONSOR is hereby advised that the Federal and/or Florida Single Audit Act Requirements may further apply to lower tier transactions that may be a result of this Agreement. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall consider the type of financial assistance (federal and/or state) identified in Attachment F, Exhibit 1 when making its determination. For federal financial assistance, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall utilize the guidance provided under OMB Circular A- 133 , Subpart B, Section _.210 for determining whether the relationship represents that of a sub recipient or vendor. For state financial assistance, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall utilize the form entitled "Checklist for Nonstate Organizations Recipient/Subrecipient vs Vendor Determination" (form number DFS-A2-NS) that can be found under the "Links/Forms" section appearing at the following website: https://apps.fldfs.com/fsaa The LOCAL SPONSOR should confer with its chief financial officer, or audit director or contact the DEPARTMENT for assistance with questions pertaining to the applicability of these requirements. 26 . In accordance with Section 216.347, Florida Statutes, the LOCAL SPONSOR is hereby prohibited from using funds provided by this Agreement for the purposes of lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch or a state agency. 27 . The LOCAL SPONSOR covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required . 28 . This Agreement has been delivered in the State of Florida and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Florida. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement. Any action hereon or in connection herewith shall be brought in Leon County, Florida. DEP Agreement No. 07IR3 , Page 5 of 8